This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifi cation not expressly approved by DENON may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 3. CAUTION • To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance...
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL CAUTION: To completely disconnect this product from the mains, disconnect the plug from the wall socket outlet. The mains plug is used to completely interrupt the power supply to the unit and must be within easy access by the user.
Contents Getting started ·······································································2 Accessories ····················································································2 Main features ·················································································2 Cautions on handling ····································································2 About this manual ········································································2 Discs ·······························································································3 Discs playable on this unit ····························································3 Holding discs ················································································3 Loading discs ················································································3 Cautions on loading discs ·····························································3 Cautions on handling ····································································3 Cautions on storing discs······························································3 Cleaning discs ···············································································3 About the remote control·····························································4...
ENGLISH Getting started Thank you for purchasing this DENON product. To ensure proper operation, please read these owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading them, be sure to keep them for future reference. Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product.
Discs Discs playable on this unit Music CDs Discs marked with the logo below can be played in this unit. CD-R/CD-RW NOTE • Discs in special shapes (heart-shaped discs, octagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played. Do not attempt to play them, as doing so can damage the unit.
ENGLISH About the remote control Inserting the batteries q Remove the rear cover of the w Set two R03/AAA batteries in remote control. the battery compartment in the indicated direction. e Put the rear cover back on. NOTE • Insert the specifi ed batteries in the remote control unit. •...
Connections This section explains how to connect speakers, recording equipment, antennas and network. For other connections, see the sections below. NOTE • Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed. • When making connections, also refer to the owner’s manual of the other components.
If the protection circuit is activated even though there are no problems with the ventilation around the unit or in connections, the unit may be damaged. Turn off the power and then contact a DENON service center. Connecting recording components...
Connecting an antenna FM/AM • Connect the FM antenna or AM loop antenna supplied with the unit to enjoy listening to radio broadcasts. • After connecting the antenna and receiving a broadcast signal (vpage 16 “Tuning in Broadcast Stations”), fi x the antenna with tape in a position where the noise level becomes minimal.
Internet radio. • You can update by downloading the latest fi rmware from the DENON website. • See “Setting the network [Network]” (vpage 30) on the menu for more information on network setting.
• You can use this unit to perform playback via an iPod (5th generation or later), iPhone (3GS or earlier), iPod touch, iPod classic, or iPod nano. For details, check the Web (www.denon.com). USB port Cables used for connections...
ENGLISH Connecting a portable player Cables used for connections Audio cable (sold separately) Stereo mini-plug cable Portable Audio Connect this unit and portable audio player using a separately sold mini-stereo audio cable. NOTE After you connect a portable audio player, the input source automatically switches to “Portable In”.
Basic operations Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control BUTTON <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY This section provides information on basic operations such as settings and playback procedures.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <1/3 ENTER> o ui ON/STANDBY <5> <SOURCE>...
Operations possible during playback Setting the sleep timer Use this function to automatically switch the power to the standby mode after a specifi c amount of time (minutes). The sleep timer can be set to up to 90 minutes, in steps of 10 minutes. Press during playback and select the setting [SLEEP]...
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <1/3 ENTER> [1/3] [MODE] [ENTER] [NUMBER] [CLEAR] [PROGRAM] [DISPLAY]...
MP3 and WMA fi les playback This section explains how to playback MP3 and WMA fi les that are recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW. For details on how to playback fi les recorded onto media other than CD-R or CD-RW, see the following sections.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <SOURCE> <1/3 ENTER> ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY [TUNER] [TUf] [TUd] [CHANNEL +-]...
Presetting FM/AM stations manually This unit can be preset with a total of 99 FM and AM broadcast stations. Tune in the station you want to preset. Press [ENTER] < ENTER> “Preset” menu appears. to select “Add to Preset”, then press [ENTER] <...
NOTE • iPod nano 1G and iPod video do not have remote mode support. BUTTON • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.
USB memory device playback NOTE • Note that DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any problems arising with the data on a USB memory device when using this unit in conjunction with the USB memory device. • USB memory devices will not work via a USB hub.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <1/3 ENTER> o u [FAVORITE] [MUSIC SERVER] [ONLINE MUSIC] [1/3] [MENU]...
n Music server operation Operation buttons Function MENU Menu uio p Cursor operation / Auto search (cue, ui) ENTER Enter SEARCH Character search HOME Return to top page Playback / Pause Auto search (cue) Stop Register or call your favorite fi le in Favorite List, and FAVORITE delete fi...
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <1/3 ENTER> o u [ONLINE MUSIC] [1/3] [MENU] [ENTER]...
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Listening to created radio stations at random Press and select the radio station (“D&M2 Radio”) that you want to listen to, and press [ENTER] < ENTER> In Pandora, you can search for the track name or artist name using “D&M2” as a keyword. When the search is complete, tracks that have a similar rhythm or sound are streamed.
[ENTER] < ENTER> Input Username and Password. • For character input, see page 36. RCD-N7 After inputting the “Username” and “Password”, select “OK”, then press [ENTER] > If the “Username” and “Password” match, the top menu for Rhapsody is displayed.
n Track menu Press during playback to display the track menu. q Search from the similar music to select the search item, then press [ENTER] < ENTER> w Registering tracks in my library to select “Add Track to my library”, then press [ENTER] <...
• When you select a station from Favorite List, the top of the list is displayed. Registering Internet radio stations, music servers and tuners in Favorite List RCD-N7 Press while the Internet radio station, [FAVORITE] tuners or fi le to register is played back.
Selects the language to be used for displaying the Internet sites. Edits a name displayed on the Internet. Displays the statuses of up to 10 DENON products connected to the same network. Displays various setting values of the network. Sets the Auto Standby mode to automatically enter standby when no operation is performed.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit Button only on the remote control <1/3 ENTER> o u ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY [CLOCK] [MENU] [ENTER] Setting the timer [Timer]...
Adjusting the clock automatically [Clock] You can automatically adjust the clock of this unit using the Internet. To use this function, the unit must be connected to the Internet. Setting the Time Zone Use the following procedure to select your local standard time (time zone).
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <1/3 ENTER> [MENU] [ENTER] [NUMBER] Setting the network [Network] Connecting Wired LAN BUTTON When using this unit with the broadband router’s DHCP function...
n Proxy Settings Make this setting when connecting to the Internet wia to proxy server. Press [MENU] Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display. (vpage 27 “Menu map”) to select “Network” – “Connection” – “Proxy”, then press [ENTER] <...
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ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control Button only on the main unit <BUTTON> [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <1/3 ENTER> [MENU] [ENTER] n Manual Settings Press [MENU] Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on...
Party Mode Function The same network audio (Internet radio, music server or iPod DIRECT) can be played on multiple DENON products equipped with the Party Mode function and connected in a network. The party mode consists of one organizer and up to four attendees.
For the character input method, see “Inputting characters” (vpage 36) n Network Status Displays up to a maximum of 10 DENON products connected on the same network. • Friendly Name / Party Mode Status / Model Name / Power ON / Standby / Select Source / Volume Level [ENTER] <...
Setting the others [Other] Auto Standby With the Auto standby ON, this unit will automatically enter the standby mode after about 30 continuous minutes of stop mode with no operation. • The default setting is “OFF”. Press [MENU] Turns on the Menu settings mode and the Menu appears on the display.
ENGLISH Symbols used to indicate buttons in this manual Button located on both the main unit and the remote control <BUTTON> Button only on the main unit [BUTTON] Button only on the remote control <5> <1/3 ENTER> <VOLUME df> ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY [iPod] [USB]...
Using the cursor buttons Display the screen for inputting characters. Use o p to set the cursor to the character you want to change. Use ui to change the character. • The types of characters that can be input are as shown below. G Upper case charactersH ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ GLower case charactersH...
ENGLISH Information Part names and functions For buttons not explained here, see the page indicated in parentheses ( ). Front panel SOURCE button ······································································· (12) Selects the input source. USB port ····················································································· (9) Used to connect iPod or USB memory devices. Portable in jack ( ) ··································································...
Top panel PUSH OPEN Dock for iPod ················································ (9) Dock connector ············································· (9) Rear panel AC IN GWhen the door is openedH Speaker output terminals ···························· (5) Connect to the speakers. SUBWOOFER PRE OUT terminal ················ (5) Connect to the input terminal of a powered subwoofer.
ENGLISH Remote control This section explains the buttons used to playback each input source. n Buttons that work with all input sources (CD, TUNER, iPod, USB and NETWORK) q w e n Buttons that work with CDs The buttons listed at “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. SLEEP button ··············································...
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n Buttons that work with the tuner The buttons listed at “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. TUNER button ············································ (16) TUNING buttons (TU d, TU f) ·················· (16) Stop button (2) ·········································· (16) Channel buttons (+, –) ································ (17) MODE button ··············································...
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ENGLISH n Buttons that work with Network The buttons listed at “Buttons that work with all input sources” can also be used. Part names and functions Reverse-skip/Forward-skip buttons (8, 9) ·················································· (21) Play/Pause button (1/3) ··························· (21) Stop button (2) ·········································· (20) ENTER button ·············································...
Copyright infringement is prohibited by law. NOTE • DENON will accept no responsibility whatsoever for any loss of iPod data. • Depending on the type of iPod and the software version, some functions may not operate.
ENGLISH USB memory device Important information A USB memory device can be connected to the USB port of this unit to play music fi les stored on the USB memory device. Also, fi les stored on an iPod can be played when the iPod is connected directly to the USB port of this unit.
Pandora will create a radio station that plays music you love. Before you fi rst listen to Pandora on your DENON device, you will either need to associate your device with an existing Pandora account or create a new Pandora account for use on the device.
ENGLISH Explanation terms IEEE 802.11g This is another wireless LAN standard set by the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) 802 working group that establishes LAN technology This is a next generation standard encryption standards at the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and method replacing the current DES and 3DES, and Electronics Engineers) of the United States, and because of its high security it is expected to be...
Power turns off • Set is damaged. • Turn off the power and contact suddenly and a DENON service center. POWER indicator fl ashes red. (Flashes at 0.25 second intervals) Power turns off • Protection circuit activated due •...
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ENGLISH Symptom Cause The TV sound is • Other digital audio signals than not output. 2 channel linear PCM cannot be input through AUX IN 3 (OPTICAL) terminal of this unit. “No Network • The network is not properly set Connection”...
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MTP standards. • A USB memory device that • This is not a malfunction. the set cannot recognize is DENON does not guarantee that connected. all USB memory devices will operate or receive power. • USB memory device is •...
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Rhapsody has been properly Played sound is entered. Re-enter the Password. interrupted or (Password is not displayed.) sound cannot be www.rhapsody.com/denon played. Cause Countermeasure • Login authentication error. • Enter the correct username and • If a nonsubscriber user accesses password and retry login.
Specifi cations n CD player • Audio performance S/N ratio (1 kHz) 100 dB Dynamic range (1 kHz) 100 dB Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) 0.01 % n Audio AMP Rated output 2-channel driving 65 W + 65 W (4 Ω/ohms, 1 kHz, T.H.D. 0.7 %) Dynamic power 80 W + 80 W (4 Ω/ohms) High frequency distortion...
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